How To Build Or Update A Simple Coffee Cart

A coffee cart should be on anyone’s list of must-have things, that’s how much you’ll enjoy having one once you’re done building it. We say that because coffee carts are not meant to be complicated but rather simple and practical but, at the same time, they can be styled in so many interesting ways that you just can’t resist customizing your own. That being said, a coffee cart can easily be the type of thing you build yourself and have fun while doing it.

Industrial designs are among the easiest to put together. If you don’t believe us just have a look at this pipe cart tutorial we showed a while ago. You can make one just like it and for that you’ll need a drill, short screws, 3 pieces of wood for the shelves, 4 swivel casters, 4 12” pipes and 4 10” pipes as well as 16 flanges and some black spray paint.

There’s a tutorial for a similar project on Freshmommyblog and it requires pretty much the same materials mentioned above. Once you have everything you need, you can start putting everything together. Cut the boards to the desired length, sand them on al edges and then stain them and let them dry. While this happens you can go ahead and wash the pipes and then attach them to the flanges. Don’t forget that you’ll also need pipes for the cart handle. At the end, spray paint your new coffee cart.

Not all coffee carts have to be mobile. If you don’t plan on changing your morning habits any time soon you can surely find a permanent spot for your coffee-related everything. It just so happens that we came across this chic coffee bar on Jenwoodhouse and we’d like to share with you a few details about it. As you can see, this is a wall-mounted piece so you should first focus on finding a good spot for it in your kitchen or any other place you have in mind. Then go ahead and build the box out of wood and cut some copper pipes to make the rods on which you’ll later hang S hooks. You can paint the wood any color you want.

In case you just need a bit more inspiration and convincing before you actually decide to build your own coffee cart, let’s have a look at another simple DIY project. This rolling cart is great for more than just coffee so think of how useful it would be in your home. To make something like this you’ll need some wooden board, screws, casters, sandpaper, primer and paint or wood stain and a drill and pipes or aluminum angle iron pieces.

A coffee cart or coffee station is one of those things that helps you personalize your home, like a reading corner or a music area. That’s why you should look for ways to customize it and make it your own. For starters, pick a style that suits you. If an industrial cart isn’t really what you had in mind, then perhaps you’d prefer something vintage or something sleek and minimalist. Once you have it, fill it with all things that you love. You can find inspiration on Theeverygirl.

It’s important to take your time and find your style before you rush to build something that won’t really suit you or your home. Have a look at all the cool options offered on Eatwell101. They’ll help you figure out what type of coffee addict you are and how you should style your coffee bar. Some are small and cute, others are more focused on storage and some are versatile in more than one way.

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You can also find some funky ideas on Sfgirlbybay. This can be your source of inspiration if you plan on going with a black and white decor. Your coffee station would be a vintage-industrial cart which you can either paint or leave as such for a more authentic look. It would look pretty nice if you have a simple, white decor.

There are lots of ways in which you can customize your bar cart, especially if you’re building it yourself from scratch. You can give it the exact dimensions that you want and you can also personalize with your favorite colors, materials and finishes. Then, once it’s done, you can fill it with boxes or jars filled with all your favorite coffee flavors. This can be a great weekend project. {found on katiegen}

Building a coffee cart is just the first part of the project. The fun part comes after that: styling the cart. A cute idea can be to make some custom artwork which you can display on the cart or in its vicinity. For instance, check out this lovely framed piece featured on Angelamariemade. It has a themed design and it’s something that you can customize in a lot of ways.

You could also get yourself a plain cart from IKEA can then have fun personalizing it to your liking. You can start by painting it and you can also add a few things to its design if you want. You could give it new hardware or maybe add some handles and different casters. There’s a makeover featured on Charmedcrownblog that might inspire you and give you some ideas.

There’s also always the option to repurpose or transform an old and broken cart you might have hidden somewhere in your garage or maybe you can find one at flea markets and garage sales. Revival projects like the one featured on kammyskorner are very inspiring and interesting. Of course, you’d have to find your own cart to actually feel the thrill of giving something a new purpose.

It’s up to you to come up suitable design and decor ideas for your new coffee cart. Look for ideas based on your style and on your habits. For instance, if you like your coffee with cream, you could have a big glass jar filled with capsules and if you also like sugar in your coffee you could find a cute container for it too. It’s the little things that matter. {found on lizmarieblog}.

Think of your coffee cart as more than just a storage area for coffee-related items. Think of it as your very own relaxation station. You can even set up a music player there or find room for your favorite book. Make your mornings more enjoyable. Check out more ideas related to this on Dreamgreendiy.

In addition to the little things that make your coffee cart look chic and stylish there are also additions that can improve its functionality or make it more user-friendly or storage-efficient. For instance, you could add a hanging shelf for mugs or you could hang some hooks for the same purpose. It’s an idea that we got from Theinspiredroom.

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